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University of Denver

 Organization

Biography

The first reference to Colorado Seminary was in The Rocky Mountain News of November 27, 1862: “ a board of Trustees, composed of the solid men of Denver, has been organized to superintend the erection of a seminary building… for an academic education.”

Sources

Breck, "From the Rockies to the World"

Biography

University of Denver votes to adopt quarter system in 1929.

Sources

"University Adopts New Quarter Plan; Vote Unanimous," The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, no. 19, November 26, 1929, 1.

Biography

First year Hillel organization features full programming at DU

Citation:
Jan. 30, 1974, letter to faculty, U172._.0003, Hillel folder

Found in 109 Collections and/or Records:

1935 University of Denver Men's Football Team, 1935

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Identifier: U300.06.0008.00724
Abstract

1935 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team poses for a group portrait. Coach Percy Locey is pictured in the back row, far left, and Coach Clyde ''Cac'' Hubbard is pictured in the back row, far right. Reproduced in the 1936 Kynewisbok, page 128.

Dates: 1935

1956 University of Denver Men's Freshman Football Team, 1956

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Identifier: U300.01.0010.00364
Abstract 1956 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football freshman team pose for a team photograph in the bleachers. Front row: Lowell Brady, Richard Buck, Frank Rendy, Leon Hilderman, Bob Fisher, Barnard Houston, Bob Sands, Tim Barrett, Leo Guest, and assistant coach Jay Schnitker. Row two: Jack Work, Paul Collins, Doug Hancock, John Colinsky, John Dertinger, Ceasar Duso, Jim Dolin, Jerry Dillon, Ron Black, and coach Dale Hardy. Row three: Lou Pirilli, Tom Sutton, Chuck Peters, Al Brenen, Dick...
Dates: 1956

Champions Colo. & Rocky Mt Region 1908, 1908

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Identifier: U300.01.0002.00166.00001
Abstract

The 1908 University of Denver football team poses for a group portrait outdoors. The caption reads: ''Champions Colo. and Rocky Mtn Region 1908.'' Bottom row (left to right): Large, William Edward Foley, Herbert, Taylor, and Murry. Middle row: Skidmore, Hutzel, Henning, Crowley, Brusse (captain), Russ, and Andrews (manager). Back row: John P. Koehler (coach), Schroder, Pruter, Wingender, Meyer, Lieber, and Volk. Copy negative from a halftone photo mechanical print.

Dates: 1908

Football Team in Hollywood on Way to Hawaii with Movie Star, between 1935-1940

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Identifier: U300.01.0002.00036
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team poses for a group portrait at Paramount Pictures in Hollywood, California with actress Dorothy Lamour en route to Hawaii. Coach William ''Navy Bill'' Saunders and Ed Haynes are both pictured.

Dates: between 1935-1940

Former University of Denver Men's Football Players and Coach, 1952 November

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Identifier: U300.01.0048.00111
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers former men's football players from the 1903 season Zenas T. Roberts, Max M. Bulkeley, Clyde O. Spain, and coach Benjamin Griffith pose for a portrait together in front of a picture of the 1903 football team.

Dates: 1952 November

Rocky Mountain News Sports Editor Chet Nelson, between 1950-1960

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Identifier: U300.01.0048.00102
Abstract

Rocky Mountain News sports editor and honorary University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football coach Chet Nelson poses for a portrait.

Dates: between 1950-1960

The Football Team, 1906

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Identifier: U300.01.0002.00035
Abstract

The 1906 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team poses for a group portrait on a wooden floor in front of a curtain. Managers Ralph W. Smith (third row far left) and J. Milo Tait (second row far right) are pictured in suits. Captain Robert Harmon is pictured in the second row, second from the left. Coach John Koehler pictured in third row center. Reproduced in the 1908 Kynewisbok, volume10, page 97.

Dates: 1906

University of Denver Assistant Football and Head Track Coach Dale Hardy, between 1955-1960

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Identifier: U300.06.0029.00048
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's freshman football and head track coach Dale Hardy poses for a portrait.

Dates: between 1955-1960

University of Denver Athletic Director Tad Wieman and Honorary Football Coach Chet Nelson, 1955

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Identifier: U300.01.0011.00073
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers athletic director Tad Wieman (right) and honorary football coach Chet Nelson (left), sports editor for the Rocky Mountain News, exchange books ''Two Minutes From Victory'' by Chet Nelson and ''Practice Football'' by Tad Wieman.

Dates: 1955

University of Denver Athletic Director Tad Wieman and Honorary Football Coach Chet Nelson, 1955

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Identifier: U300.01.0011.00269
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers athletic director Tad Wieman (right) and honorary football coach Chet Nelson (left), sports editor for the Rocky Mountain News, exchange books ''Two Minutes From Victory'' by Chet Nelson and ''Practice Football'' by Tad Wieman.

Dates: 1955